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Meal and wine pairing

Smoked salmon

This dish pairs well with:

Wine colors

Alsace Gewurztraminer

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

Main grape variety: Gewurztraminer

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.
Prefer a pairing with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old.

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Alsace Grand cru Riesling

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

Main grape variety: Riesling

Prefer a pairing with a wine with mineral notes.
Prefer a pairing with a wine over 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 10 to 15 years old.

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Alsace Pinot gris

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

Main grape variety: Pinot gris

May be called bière blanche, white beer or witte.

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Alsace Riesling

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

Main grape variety: Riesling

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.
Pair with a wine over 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 10 years old.

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Anjou

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.
Prefer a pairing with a dry wine.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old.

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Armagnac Blanche Armagnac

White

Still wine

Serve at 18-24. °C (64-75 °F)

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : once you open the bottle, consume it within 12 months.

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Bergerac

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old.

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Bordeaux

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 5 years old.

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Bourgogne

White

Still wine

Serve at 11-13. °C (52-55 °F)

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 4 years old.

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Chablis

White

Still wine

Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.
Pair with a wine of at least 2 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 5 to 7 years old.

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Champagne Brut

White

Sparkling wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

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Champagne Rosé Brut

Rosé

Sparkling wine

Serve at 06-08. °C (43-46 °F)

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

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Chassagne-Montrachet

White

Still wine

Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.
Pair with a wine of at least 3 years old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 6 years old.

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Cheverny

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 4 years old.

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Côtes de Duras Sec

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old.

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Côtes de Provence

White

Still wine

Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

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Côtes de Provence

Rosé

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

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Cour-Cheverny Sec

White

Still wine

Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.
Prefer a pairing with a dry wine.
Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 8 years old.

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Crémant de Bourgogne

White

Sparkling wine

Serve at 06-08. °C (43-46 °F)

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 3 years old.

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Crémant du Jura

White

Sparkling wine

Serve at 06-08. °C (43-46 °F)

The richer the smoked salmon, more the wine must be marked by the acidity.
Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

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